What happened on Thursday January 24, 1974?

Here's what happened on January 24, 1974:

• Pioneering Heterotopic Heart Transplant by Dr. Christiaan Barnard Dr. Christiaan Barnard, a renowned South African cardiac surgeon, performed a groundbreaking heterotopic heart transplant. In this innovative surgical procedure, a donor heart was added to the patient's existing heart without removing the original organ, representing a significant advancement in cardiac medical techniques and transplantation science.
• 10th British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch The 10th British Commonwealth Games officially opened in Christchurch, New Zealand, bringing together athletes from across the Commonwealth to compete in various sporting disciplines. This multi-sport event showcased athletic talent and promoted international cooperation among member nations.

Events in 1974

January 24, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 24, 1974

Newspapers from Jan. 24, 1974

January 24, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 24th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1974 can also be written as 1/24/1974 in the US and as 24/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

Famous people born on January 24, 1974:

• Ed Helms

  Ed Helms is an American actor, comedian, and singer best known for his memorable roles in 'The Office' as Andy Bernard and in the popular...

• Cyril Despres

  Cyril Despres is a renowned French motorcycle racer who has achieved multiple victories in the prestigious Dakar Rally, establishing himself...

• Rokia Traoré

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on January 24th

Famous people died on January 24, 1974:

• Amy Nimr

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on January 24th

January 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1974 was You're Sixteen by Ringo Starr, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Ringo Starr - You're Sixteen
2. Al Wilson - Show And Tell
3. Barbra Streisand - The Way We Were
4. Gladys Knight and the Pips - I've Got To Use My Imagination
5. Steve Miller Band - The Joker

January 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1974 was You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
2. Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
3. Leo Sayer - The Show Must Go On
4. Mud - Tiger Feet
5. Alvin Stardust - My Coo-Ca-Choo

January 24, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1974 was Livin' For You by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Al Green - Livin' For You
2. The Temptations - Let Your Hair Down
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I've Got To Use My Imagination
4. The O'Jays - Put Your Hands Together
5. The Isley Brothers - What It Comes Down To

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 24, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 24, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 24, 1974 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 24, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 08:34 am and setting at 08:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 08, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Feb 06, 1974.

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Your place in the Universe on January 24, 1974

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Someone born on January 24, 1974 is:

51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 6 days old,

or 2674 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18724 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 24, 1974?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 24, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 24, 1974.

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